Vodafone UK
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Vodafone has joined an initiative aimed at using its mobile network to provide more accurate rain nowcasting.
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Ten of the UK's largest digital connectivity companies have signed a joint letter encouraging their suppliers to adopt voluntary minimum standards to reduce carbon emissions.
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Vodafone UK and Ericsson have successfully reduced the daily power consumption of 5G Radio Units by up to 33% in trial sites across London, marking a major step forward in network energy efficiency.
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In a UK-first, Vodafone has successfully showed the simultaneous use of multiple 5G Standalone (SA) network slices at a live sporting event.
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Vodafone UK and Three UK have unveiled their post-merger leadership team, with Vodafone executives claiming most of the top positions.
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Ofcom has launched a consultation on plans to auction more spectrum for 4G and 5G mobile use, though operators have raised concerns about both the format and timing.
Forthcoming events
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The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has started a detailed Phase 2 investigation looking into Vodafone UK’s joint venture agreement with Three UK.
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Analysts and execs from the two mobile network operators have responded the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority’s decision to progress its review of the Vodafone/Three merger proposal to an in-depth phase 2 review.
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Max Taylor has been named as the new CEO of Vodafone UK. He will report to Ahmed Essam, who has held the role since 2021 but will now become executive chairman (Germany) and CEO, of European Markets.
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Vodafone and Microsoft have inked a 10-year strategic partnership to bring generative AI, digital services and the cloud to more than 300 million businesses and customers across Europe and Africa.
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Three UK has come under fire from UK union, Unite, for a $2 billion dividend payment made to its parent company, which is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange.
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ICG Real Estate has announced that its Strategic Real Estate team has purchased a portfolio of freehold digital infrastructure assets in Central London, which are let to Vodafone UK.
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The Competitions and Markets Authority (CMA) is seeking views on Vodafone’s merger with rival network Three.
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Vodafone has reported improved sales growth over the first quarter after increasing its prices.
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Visually impaired tennis fans will be able to watch matches from anywhere on the court, courtesy of new technology from Vodafone and GiveVision.
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The potential merger between Vodafone and Three UK will shake up the battle to be Britain’s leading telecoms brand, new analysis from Brand Finance indicates.
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Vodafone and Three have announced their long-anticipated merger, claiming that a tie-up would be beneficial to customers, the country and competition, but not to China.
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Capacity speaks to industry experts on how the Vodafone/Three deal would affect the UK market and how likely it is to be approved.